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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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